Stories tagged with "usa today"

Kennedy not concerned record isn't his any more by David Woods

As far as Bob Kennedy was concerned, his record had lasted too long anyway. While track and field can sometimes suffer from too much emphasis on times and not enough on... – Sep 02, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Sports

Summer Movie Report Card: Season starts fast, then slips by USA Today

LOS ANGELES — Of all the people to come to Hollywood's rescue, who would have thought it would be the grown-ups?But with a flurry of violent, R-rated movies closing out... – Sep 01, 2009 at 9:06 PM in Entertainment

Suzy Parker's design was No. 1 with readers by USA Today

Fab Four fans are awaiting Sept. 9's release of the band's remastered catalog and Beatles-themed Rock Band. To commemorate the occasion, USA TODAY created seven original Beatles... – Sep 01, 2009 at 2:08 PM in Entertainment

Brightpoint appoints Tom Ridge to its board by Tom Spalding

Brightpoint is gaining a high-profile security consultant to its board of directors. The Indianapolis cell phone and wireless device distributor today said it has appointed Tom... – Sep 01, 2009 at 7:09 AM in Business

The playlist: Derek Webb and many more by USA Today

Check out Derek Webb, Queen Latifah, Count Basie and more this week. PICK OF THE WEEK Heaven, Derek Webb This spine-tingling ballad is one of the more sonically gentle tracks... – Aug 31, 2009 at 11:06 PM in Entertainment

Virgin FreeFest pays out in fun by USA Today

To view this presentation, you need to install the Flash plug-in GET IT NOW Balmy temps accompanied the music at Sunday's Virgin Mobile FreeFest, attracting 35,000 in... – Aug 30, 2009 at 9:20 PM in Entertainment

They're all Americana, all Grammy-worthy by USA Today

Will civil war break out when nominees for the new Americana-album Grammy are announced this fall? The field is loaded: Bob Dylan, John Fogerty, Wilco,Lucinda Williams and Elvis... – Aug 30, 2009 at 9:20 PM in Entertainment

September in 'Vogue': Then and now by USA Today

The documentary The September Issue, which revolves around the production of the 2007 issue of Vogue, opens in limited release Sept. 11. Observers will note that things have... – Aug 30, 2009 at 9:20 PM in Entertainment

Girl Talk on the scene at Virgin Fest by USA Today

To view this presentation, you need to install the Flash plug-in GET IT NOW USA TODAY is teaming up with mashup maestro Girl Talk, aka Gregg Gillis, who is Twittering... – Aug 30, 2009 at 10:06 AM in Entertainment

Life lessons: From one Gates to another by USA Today

UNION, Wash. — Everywhere he goes, Bill Gates is escorted by a mythic résumé. Mercenary software genius. Self-made billionaire. Passionate... – Aug 27, 2009 at 10:21 PM in Entertainment

2009 Fall Movies by USA Today

To view this presentation, you need to install the Flash plug-in GET IT NOW Whether you want to be scared or swept off your feet, our fall film guide should have... – Aug 27, 2009 at 10:08 PM in Entertainment

Celeb Heat Index: Classic couple crank it up by USA Today

To view this presentation, you need to install the Flash plug-in GET IT NOW Old favorites were the most popular celebrity newsmakers this month as a dash of Hollywood... – Aug 27, 2009 at 8:21 PM in Entertainment

Music industry looks to Whitney, likes what it hears by USA Today

When Whitney Houston's first album in seven years arrives Monday, it'll launch what's sure to be one of the most closely watched comeback campaigns in decades.Since the release of... – Aug 26, 2009 at 10:36 PM in Entertainment

Book Buzz: What's new on the list and in publishing by USA Today

Ted Kennedy's autobiography is still scheduled for release Sept. 14; Ronald Kessler breaks the top 30 with an inside look at the Secret Service; and Maurice Sendak is the latest... – Aug 26, 2009 at 8:07 PM in Entertainment

5 questions for J. Randy Taraborrelli by USA Today

J. Randy Taraborrelli has written biographies about everyone from Michael Jackson (an updated edition is now in stores) to Elizabeth Taylor. His new book is The Secret Life of... – Aug 26, 2009 at 8:06 PM in Entertainment

Health care loses key advocate by indystar

No lawmaker was more closely identified with health care — the issue of that President Obama has made his top legislative priority than Kennedy, who began pushing for... – Aug 26, 2009 at 8:22 AM in Politics & Government

Jackson probe deepens with anesthetic/sedative reports by USA Today

To view this presentation, you need to install the Flash plug-in GET IT NOW The slow-moving investigation of Michael Jackson's death inched forward Monday with word that... – Aug 25, 2009 at 8:36 AM in Entertainment

Kelly Rowland's career is on the rise in music industry by USA Today

To view this presentation, you need to install the Flash plug-in GET IT NOW To view this presentation, you need to install the Flash plug-in GET IT NOW LOS... – Aug 24, 2009 at 10:06 PM in Entertainment

The playlist: Have some fun with Radney, Willie and Woody by USA Today

Join the Radney Foster/Confessions Revival. Give a listen to country legend Willie Nelson and Woody Guthrie. And have some fun. PICK OF THE WEEK A Little Revival, Radney Foster... – Aug 24, 2009 at 8:50 PM in Entertainment

Christoph Waltz: His brilliant portrayal commands attention by USA Today

Col. Hans Landa is the Nazi villain who literally kills you with kindness.With seemingly every possible variation of Nazi scoundrel already depicted on screen, Quentin Tarantino's... – Aug 23, 2009 at 8:41 PM in Entertainment